Big Oil spent $450 million to influence Trump & Republicans in 2024 election cycle

Washington, D.C. – Big Oil spent $450 million to influence Donald Trump and Republicans throughout the 2024 election cycle and 118th Congress, a new analysis by Climate Power revealed. This funding includes direct donations, lobbying, and advertising to support Republicans and their policies. “The oil and gas industry spent a whopping $450 million to influence Donald Trump and Republicans,” said Alex Witt, Climate Power senior advisor for oil and gas, in a statement. “That investment is already paying off.” “Donald Trump’s day-one actions have shown where his loyalties lie –...